5 Types of Whales in Alabama
5 types of whales from whales, dolphins and porpoises (infraorder Cetacea) have a verified observation record in Alabama. The most frequently recorded are White-tailed Deer, Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Wild Boar. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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5 types of whales from whales, dolphins and porpoises (infraorder Cetacea) have a verified observation record in Alabama. The most frequently recorded are White-tailed Deer, Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Wild Boar. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
3,971 verified observations on iNaturalist of whale have been recorded in Alabama, most often in September, October, November.
| Species recorded in Alabama | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 3,253 |
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 364 |
| Wild Boar | 247 |
| Domestic Cattle | 15 |
| Domestic Goat | 15 |
Verified species, source iNaturalist
5 types of whales recorded in Alabama
5 whales species have a verified observation record in Alabama across whales, dolphins and porpoises (infraorder Cetacea), each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White-tailed Deer | Odocoileus virginianus | 3,254 |
| 2 | Common Bottlenose Dolphin | Tursiops truncatus | 364 |
| 3 | Wild Boar | Sus scrofa | 247 |
| 4 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 15 |
| 5 | Domestic Goat | Capra hircus | 15 |
Plus 2 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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Top Alabama Whale Gifts
The White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is the most commonly recorded, with 3,254 verified observations — about 84% of all whales reported in Alabama. If you spot a whale here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Alabama also hosts less common whales such as Domestic Cattle and Domestic Goat, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.